Basement Living Room Tour: DIY Blog Cabin 2009

An informal clubhouse theme — with decor inspired by local sports and recreations — draws attention to the lower-floor living room, which is conducive to large crowds and also offers cozy nooks for quiet conversations.

Photo 5 of 10Casual-chic furnishings encircle the downstairs gathering space. Two leather club chairs and an upholstered sofa with rolled arms and a box-pleated skirt provide ample space to relax and enjoy the view or cuddle up with a good book. Decorative pillows, covered in Kravet and Samarcand fabrics, bring out the colors in the worsted wool rug.